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Knitting, Crocheting, Weaving, & Spinning Classes for All Skill Levels

Black Sheep is proud to offer a variety of classes in knitting, crocheting, spinning, and weaving from experts. It's a great way to learn something new or expand your skills. We offer classes that cater to fiber artists of all skill levels, so bring your friends and make it an exciting event.
When viewing our classes listings, please make note of the descriptions below regarding skill levels. We want to offer you the best possible l
earning experience based on your particular skill level.

Beginner – You are looking to learn basic skills through a private or introductory class. You can call us at 410-628-9276 to schedule beginning knitting, crocheting, weaving or spinning classes.
Advanced Beginner - You have already taken a private or introductory class or have basic skills, such as knowing how to knit and purl (for knitting classes) or chain and single crochet (for crochet classes).
Intermediate – You have the basic skills listed above and are familiar with increasing/decreasing and working in the round.
Advanced – These classes feature advanced techniques for students who have already completed several projects.

Black Sheep Class Policy

All classes (with the exception of private lessons) will have a minimum enrollment requirement of 3 students unless approved by the
individual instructor.

Cancellation and Refunds:

We understand that there may be instances where you might have to withdraw from a class. If we are notified of your cancellation 1 week or more prior to class you can receive a full refund. If we are notified 2-6 days prior you will receive a 50% refund of your class fees.

Because a good deal of preparation goes into these classes we unfortunately cannot accommodate last-minute cancellations.

If we are notified 24 hours or less prior to class there will be no refund issued.

Classes/Events


Black Sheep After Hours
- Jul 15, 2025 06:00 pm

Join us from 6pm-8pm on these fun Tuesday evenings throughout the month. $15 non-refundable deposit which will be applied for store credit when you come. Bring in any projects you want to share, current, or finished. BYOB and snacks.

Cost: $ 15.00
Project Coach Sessions Knitting/Crochet
- Jul 18, 2025 09:00 am

There are life coaches, birth coaches, football coaches...Now how about a project coach? Does your current project make you want to say " &#%!@"? Could you use some guidance? Join us for our new Project Coach Sessions where you can bring your project, join others and work along with the assistance of one of our knowledgeable "coaches". Have questions about techniques like short rows or pattern instructions? Don't be afraid to ask...you never know when someone else may also benefit from your question. As always, we are happy to help you for quick questions during regular business hours, but as the holidays approach and the shop gets busier, these sessions will allow us to give you more quality time to help you avoid frustration and be successful! Please note: These Monday sessions are for knitting-related help only. Wednesday & Friday Coach Sessions offer both knitting and crochet assistance.

Cost: $ 35.00
Learn to Spin Using a Drop Spindle
- Jul 19, 2025 01:00 pm

Learning how to spin is learning the process of drawing out fibers and adding twist until you've created a continuous thread of stable yarn. Starting out on a hand spindle is a great introduction to the world of spinning yarn. Our guest instructor, Heather Kennedy will guide you through this fun technique. Fiber and drop spindle are included in the class.

Cost: $ 90.00
Project Coach Sessions Knitting Only
- Jul 21, 2025 09:00 am

There are life coaches, birth coaches, football coaches...Now how about a project coach? Does your current project make you want to say " &#%!@"? Could you use some guidance? Join us for our new Project Coach Sessions where you can bring your project, join others and work along with the assistance of one of our knowledgeable "coaches". Have questions about techniques like short rows or pattern instructions? Don't be afraid to ask...you never know when someone else may also benefit from your question. As always, we are happy to help you for quick questions during regular business hours, but as the holidays approach and the shop gets busier, these sessions will allow us to give you more quality time to help you avoid frustration and be successful!

Cost: $ 35.00
Intro to Rigid Heddle
- Jul 21, 2025 12:00 pm

This 2-part class will teach you the basics of weaving on a rigid heddle loom. This loom is a very basic, lightweight portable loom. Cost of the class includes use of the loom for the week.

Cost: $ 90.00
Black Sheep After Hours
- Jul 22, 2025 06:00 pm

Join us from 6pm-8pm on these fun Tuesday evenings throughout the month. $15 non-refundable deposit which will be applied for store credit when you come. Bring in any projects you want to share, current, or finished. BYOB and snacks.

Cost: $ 15.00
Project Coach Sessions Knitting/Crochet
- Jul 25, 2025 09:00 am

There are life coaches, birth coaches, football coaches...Now how about a project coach? Does your current project make you want to say " &#%!@"? Could you use some guidance? Join us for our new Project Coach Sessions where you can bring your project, join others and work along with the assistance of one of our knowledgeable "coaches". Have questions about techniques like short rows or pattern instructions? Don't be afraid to ask...you never know when someone else may also benefit from your question. As always, we are happy to help you for quick questions during regular business hours, but as the holidays approach and the shop gets busier, these sessions will allow us to give you more quality time to help you avoid frustration and be successful! Please note: These Monday sessions are for knitting-related help only. Wednesday & Friday Coach Sessions offer both knitting and crochet assistance.

Cost: $ 35.00
Back by popular demand! Improve your knitting skills one square at a time. This class will help you navigate through major knitting skills and techniques one at a time, each skill building upon the other. Advance registration is required.

Cost: $ 40.00
Project Coach Sessions Knitting Only
- Jul 28, 2025 09:00 am

There are life coaches, birth coaches, football coaches...Now how about a project coach? Does your current project make you want to say " &#%!@"? Could you use some guidance? Join us for our new Project Coach Sessions where you can bring your project, join others and work along with the assistance of one of our knowledgeable "coaches". Have questions about techniques like short rows or pattern instructions? Don't be afraid to ask...you never know when someone else may also benefit from your question. As always, we are happy to help you for quick questions during regular business hours, but as the holidays approach and the shop gets busier, these sessions will allow us to give you more quality time to help you avoid frustration and be successful!

Cost: $ 35.00
Black Sheep After Hours
- Jul 29, 2025 06:00 pm

Join us from 6pm-8pm on these fun Tuesday evenings throughout the month. $15 non-refundable deposit which will be applied for store credit when you come. Bring in any projects you want to share, current, or finished. BYOB and snacks.

Cost: $ 15.00
Learn how to address common mistakes and how to "read" your knitting. You will learn how to fix knit and purl stitches, twisted stitches, ripping versus fixing, fixing dropped cast on stitches, fixing ssk and k2tog stitches, how to count rows, life lines, fixing missing yarnovers, pulled stitches, and missing increases or decreases. You are welcome to bring your own mistakes to class.

Cost: $ 60.00
Learn how to address common mistakes and how to "read" your knitting. You will learn how to fix knit and purl stitches, twisted stitches, ripping versus fixing, fixing dropped cast on stitches, fixing ssk and k2tog stitches, how to count rows, life lines, fixing missing yarnovers, pulled stitches, and missing increases or decreases. You are welcome to bring your own mistakes to class.

Cost: $ 60.00

Calendar


Black Sheep After Hours

Join us from 6pm-8pm on these fun Tuesday evenings throughout the month. $15 non-refundable deposit which will be applied for store credit when you come. Bring in any projects you want to share, current, or finished. BYOB and snacks.

Learn to Spin Using a Drop Spindle

Learning how to spin is learning the process of drawing out fibers and adding twist until you've created a continuous thread of stable yarn. Starting out on a hand spindle is a great introduction to the world of spinning yarn. Our guest instructor, Heather Kennedy will guide you through this fun technique. Fiber and drop spindle are included in the class.

Jul 21
Project Coach Sessions Knitting Only
Jul 21
Intro to Rigid Heddle
Jul 22
Black Sheep After Hours

  • 9602 Deereco Road Timonium, Maryland 21093
  • Ph: (410) 628-9276 (YARN)
  • Mon-Wed: 11 AM-6 PM
  • Thurs: 11 AM-7 PM
  • Fri: 11 AM-5 PM
  • Sat: 10 AM-4 PM
  • Sun: Closed